HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all TM'ers born in February!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to everyone both in the month of January!
In a message dated 11/1/2012 8:56:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
patticoole...@gmail.com writes:
P.S. I MISS HEARING FROM ALL OF YOU ON TMIC. IT SEEMS NO ONE USES THAT
WAY TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER. I USUALLY READ EVERYTHING ON THE VARIOUS
FB GROUPS, BUT MISS ALL THE REGULARS.
Thank
My condolences to you and your family. God will make a way somehow just
keep the faith.
Ella
Thanks all and Cheryl I hope we never find out what would happen without
TMIC. At the end of the day I looked back and saw it was a very good
day.Ella
It's true when life gives us a hundred reasons to cry, we have to show
life that we have a thousand reasons to smile. Sometimes God pushes us to our
limits (and I am feeling stretched), HE tests us beyond our endurance
because HE has greater faith in us than we have in ourselves so I am goin
Hello still here in Ohio where it's still 80. Oddly, I can't feel it's hot
until the temp is 70 and I am burning up and yes I too have FB but staying
here as well.
Ella
In a message dated 8/1/2011 4:10:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
rumc...@hotmail.com writes:
It's a special time to be alive. TM is just a small part of our lives, but
it brought us together and no one and nothing can stop us from being happy
on our special day. So happy birthday my friends
Hello Jude,
It's Ella (Alle) and I'm not the one wanting to leave, someone else asked
and I gave them the link.
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It's Good Friday here and I hope things have gone okay and come together
nicely for you Dalton. Hopefully the creepy feeling is from stress and a
signal to clear you mind a little especially since the steroids seemed to
stabilize things a bit. Be well and pound those keys when you need to as
Who were the characters. the Robinson's? They were humans on Lost In Space
That is great news Dalton! Glad you feel better after treatments, maybe
next year you can be considered for Dancing With The Stars...you'd have my
vote. Keeping you in my prayers.Ella
You still have snow up there? I'm not far from you (in Northern Ohio) and
we are having rain but it's a shame there are no young kids wanting to make
a little money by shoveling snow. Whatever happened to 'the good old days'?
Could it be Texas Chainsaw Murders or Massacare?
I have one but it didn't seem to do anything as far as pain relief for me
but so glad it is helping you Akua and so so happy PT is still working with
you..Ella
Akua count me in too, I will be a sideline cheerleader from my chair.
Goo Akua... concentrate...push her hand Very happy you finally got a
PT to come work with you. The squeaky wheel is finally getting some oil,
have a good oneElla
Congrats Wim, they're both adorable.
Ella in Ohio
Dalton are you sure you want to come back to the snowy states and leave
sunny warm Abu Dhabi? Hope you're feeling well and have TM symptoms under
controlElla
I'm saddened to hear this and pray she has a speedy recovery and keeps her
spirits up. Thanks for letting us know...Ella
My prayers are with you Jane and your family...Ella
Thank you everyone and though still cloudy out, I am feeling much better
today. I guess I just had to get 'my pity party' out but getting the cake
done for my grandmother, encouraging words from you and a good night's sleep
(and prayer) I'm back in for this fight called life..Ella
Hello everyone,
Today I am TM 10 and not sure of how I feel. The fact that it is cloudy
out doesn't help either. Ten years ago I went into a coma and awoke weeks
later not able to move anything, not even my head. Eventually I got everything
back but my legs and what happened in the 90's. Am I
In a message dated 9/14/2010 12:02:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
malugss...@gmail.com writes:
Thanks;
But I am not hopeful. I seem to be like this washing machine model that
none of the repairmen has ever seen before.
Dalton
Dalton you have to keep the hope and we'll be here with you,
Isn't that the truth...we know exactly what you're talking about. I know
my concentration would have been off all day after being up all night and
no way would I have attempted to go to a job. Hope you have relief
tonight..Ella
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all born this month (and Pam Montz on the 9th)
Jill and the Hammond Team,
My deepest condolences to all of you. You will always be a part of TMIC
and we'll always be here to listen and support. R.I.P MikeElla
YEAH SAROJ IS OKAY It was so good to see you had written in to us.
Glad you finally won the battle against your tenants but sorry to hear you're
having more problems with your walking but know that when you feel
depressed you don't have to go it alone, that's what we are here for.
Ella
I received a note from him last night. He read our posts and wants to
heartfully that everyone for the kind words and remembering him and Pam.
Ella
I am 9+ years into my TM (paraplegic) and so miss my old self. I loved
anything outdoors and my jobs let me do that also but that stopped after TM.
Now thankfully I have great family and friends and I have to put them out
just to get some quiet to do things I like like cooking, housework and
Happy birthday to all born this month and we have a somber anniversary on
the 6th, the one year passing of Pam Montz so I ask that you please say a
prayer for her family...Ella
Hi Kelly Jean,
Welcome to our world at TMIC. I can only answer a few of your questions.
I've had TM for 9 years now but have not done acupuncture, reflexology or
homeopathic meds. I had the solumedrol when I first got TM but don't remember
as I was in a coma at my onset but I have not had any
A few years ago I had a terrible pressure sore on my foot so I know what
you're going through looking for shoes. If alternate between (high top)
tennis shoes and earth shoes and by them being wider at the toe I can take an
insole and put it sideways for extra cushion on the side.
Ella
I was on vacation and went to Seattle to buy some coffee and on the way
back spent the night on Nashville but 2 days after I got back home to Elyria,
Oh (24 mi SW of Cleveland) I was in a coma. Somewhere I had gotten
encephalitis and it was then they found my TM in Sept 2000...Ell
In a message dated 3/6/2010 4:48:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
wolft...@optonline.net writes:
My Mom is in a deep depression..refusing food and hydration..barely
communicative.
The doctors are trying different medications. I'm scared.
Please keep your prayers and good thoughts coming.
B
They had a thingy/apparatus called ReWalk where this paralyzed man put it
on his back along with some braces and got up and walked about 100'. It
said even for people who have been paralyzed for years, would be good to go
along (to aid in walking) and with repairing our myelin sheath that Dr
Hello everyone (and happy new year). I was talking with Dan Montz (Pam's
husband) and he wanted if I used them and asked if I'd pass the info to you.
It does seem like a good thing. Have a good one...Ella
In a message dated 1/7/2010 8:28:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, MontzM
Barbara,
I just read your message and hope by now you son is doing better still.
Yes my prayers have gone up for you and the family...Ella
Dan read your post and asked that I send this. Hope everyone is having a
nice day.Ella
In a message dated 12/20/2009 3:52:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
MontzMagic writes:
IT-SO NICE TI SEE SOMEONE REMEMBERED HER IN THERE- THANKS PATRICIA-TELL
HER- I GRIEVE ALSO VERY VERY MUCH-
I was 2 months shy of my 41st birthday in Sept. 2000
Ella
Elyria, Oh
Happy Birthday Jan and all the rest who will celebrate this month. I hope
you have a good one!
Ella
In a message dated 11/28/2009 7:04:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
wolft...@optonline.net writes:
I'm mainly wondering about the APLS/APS as I've never heard of them, and
the Tramadol.
Make sense to anyone?
I don't know Kevin but before you do anything, I would ask my doctor and I
would
Does anyone know how to reset your password to post a picture? I want to
update mine and the link said it would send me the ne I had but has not.
Thank you..Ella
Thank you for the birthday wish. Mine was on the 1st AND I got an extra
hour! YeahElla
I looked up clonus and yes that is what my doctor calls toning but I also
take a Zanaflex and it loosens my legs up. If I were to take more neurontin
I could not get anything done but with the dosage I do take I do not
notice the pain or buzzing. I wonder if this is what french fries feel lik
I have used 300mg of Neurontin twice a day for several years (I don't
experience any side effects) and though it does not stop the pain it helps a
lot with the toning...Ella
Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's
hands, I'm sending prayers up for you, Jim and family..Ella
Pam Montz' birthday would have been on the 9th and I know her husband
(Dan) is still having a hard time dealing with his loss and would always
welcome a hello. He still has the address _montzma...@aol.com_
(mailto:montzma...@aol.com)
Ella
Hi Rebecca,
I don't know an answer to having a tendon clipped however I do know people
get them replaced. If Dennis' legs are already tight would that not make
them tighter if the tendon were shorter?
You do have a lot on your plate and we are always here to offer our love,
support, prayer
Jim I cannot think of a word great enough to express my joy seeing your
hand move. I am so happy for you, congratulations..Ella
Carol you keep your hopes and prayers upward and we are behind you and Jim
with our prayers that it will be alright. Sending my prayers and positive
thoughts your way.Ella
Well congratulations to you Akua! I googled the calendar and found it
(they're cute) and I included the link if anyone else wants to see.Ella
_Zen Crochet by Akua_ (http://www.zencrochet.blogspot.com/)
Mike,
I know well how it is to always get something. When I was young I got bit
by a snake and got mercury poisoning which never really leaves your system
so when got bit by the mosquito and got encephalitis, I woke from the coma
paralyzed from the jaw down with TM BUTwe must always
No I cannot walk (paraplegic). The arms go up and I can use a sliding
board with a little help to get in it because sometimes my legs have a lot of
tone and refuse to work with me.
In a message dated 8/12/2009 9:58:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
a...@artfarm.com writes:
I have a Quantum
I have a Quantum 610 and love it. From the joystick I can elevate my legs
and recline flat. What I have not tried though is having the base facing
forward and pivoting the chair to the side (like sitting at a table to eat).
They even had a color chart like a car lot. There are also 4 speeds s
May everyone have a joyous birthday...Ella
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Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. I got a book in the mail and seen
this and was wondering if anyone uses something like this for a tight
muscle in your leg (like a charley horse) and if it helps.
Ella
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Assuming no problems getting off the Lyrica..Dr. Kerr will prescribe a new
med for the banding (don't ask me the name…I promise to let you know)…he
also said he could prescribe a new med to help with my constant fatigue
(again don't ask me the name).
I will be waiting for this one, anything th
Sorry about just getting back to you guys but my pain was from the bottom
of my ribs down and they were a cortisone shot.
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In a message dated 7/11/2009 8:48:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jan...@centurytel.net writes:
Ella,
Where is the pain located that you got the 2 shots for?Also, where
were the shots given?Janice
My pain is from the banding down. Where were the shots given, in the
hos
I had 2 shots before Christmas but for me the pain diminished slightly for
about a month and then again it was winter and the temps here are in the
single digits.
Ella
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Hi Dan!
Nice to hear from you and no you don't interfere. Do not worry about your
grammar we all err but we know what the person is trying to say. That is
odd about the dates and the numbers look alike just inverted (also like the
1969 on the license plate huh?). It sounds like a good time
Oh Wim your paintings are beautiful and you only took a few years of
lessons? I think in that time I would still be painting a stick figure but
with
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Very good news Carol! May Jim's health continue going forward. I can feel
you elation in your letter, bless you both. I'll be waiting for the next
update and I hope he will be able to go to Marlette.Ella
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Hey Larry,
Nice to hear from you. We'll be here when you get back, take care
..Ella
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I'm sending my best to you and Jim that all goes well...Ella
In a message dated 6/11/2009 7:00:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
cjb...@aol.com writes:
It is morn June 11th and I will be leaving soon for the hospital. Jim had
a very bad day yesterday. They will be inserting a feeding tube
_E-mail_
(http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary-email.aspx?n=pamela-montz&pid=128218443)
_Pamela Montz_
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MONTZ Pamela Montz at New Orleans, LA on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Beloved
wife of Dani
I have some sad news. I had written to Pam Thurs (I think) and received
this reply today. I don't know anything other than this but let's keep her
family in prayer..Ella
-Original Message-
From: montzma...@aol.com
To: elbanks...@aol.com
Sent: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 10:56 am
Subject:
I have had TM 8+ years (9 in Sept) and cannot go back to either of my
jobs. AT first I was paralyzed from the jaw down but got the upper 1/2 back.
They say you get most of your recovery back in the first 3 months but I spent
the first 6 weeks in a coma so I am very thankful to get what I have
coming in fine
In a message dated 5/15/2009 8:31:43 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
rp...@neillsupply.com writes:
Can anyone let me know if you are rec'g this…it appears I am not getting
any mail…perhaps just a slow mail day!
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Hello Peggy,
You are not alone and since we are in many geographical area someone is
bound to be online to talk with you so don't be lonely. I don't have the
stiffness in my hands but at one time I did because I was paralyzed from the
jaw down but using one of those rubber/sand squeeze balls
In a message dated 4/29/2009 2:41:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jeffsmokeea...@yahoo.com writes:
I HAVE SURG ON FRIDAY
Hi Jeff,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers on Friday and I too hope you have a
speedy recovery. We'll be here when you get back.
Ella in Ohio
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In a message dated 4/21/2009 3:56:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jrush...@columbiaenergyllc.com writes:
Just checking to see if I'm still 'alive' on tmic???
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In a message dated 4/20/2009 1:59:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
pjv1...@chartermi.net writes:
someone has the pain,know one understands how it hangs on like a mad pitt
bull.
oh my gosh Patti, that is a good way to put it. The pain grabs you and
locks in. We do have a nice 'club' don't w
Welcome Betty,
One symptom I'd say we all have is definitely the banding yet other
symptoms do vary. I'm a paraplegic since 9/2000, lesion T6-10. I don't have
the
numbness but a buzzing feeling that is uncomfortable without meds. Ask us
anything you wish and you will get an answer. Have you
In a message dated 4/7/2009 9:18:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
rn11...@yahoo.com writes:
Is it just really quiet?
I am here and can't believe it is snowing!
Ella in Ohio
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I just asked if she can read our mail and she said yes, she was answering
some but needs to get off of her butt for now...Ella
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She can't post for some reason and asked that I send this for her:
Hello there...anybody out there? Boy, I go into the hospital for a couple
of weeks and this is what I come home to.
I've heard about two sites where y'all might be hanging out, One is Yahoo
and the other is a different t
In a message dated 3/31/2009 5:57:25 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
snow121...@hotmail.com writes:
Hi Ella,
Is Jude home from the hospital?
I didn't mean to confuse anyone with my post but I was typing as I was
talking to Jude, but she is at home...Ella
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She is fine, has to stay in bed for 4 weeks and then z-o-o-m she's out of
here! She had written a long letter and will post it soon. She tanks us for
the
calls, cards and prayers. She said when she gets a chance she is going to
get her picture taken and post it on our site. Talk to you soon
Hello Janice.
Welcome, I just read your post. I am Ella in Ohio, I'm 49 and got TM in
2000. Have any questions just ask. Have a nice day.Ella
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I just talked with her husband, no new news but wanted to see how he was.
He's tired and will be going to see her soon but she too is sleeping but
comfortable. I told Dave I will call him tomorrow and like Patti said, it
looks
like Jude will be home late next week.
Ella in Ohio
***
Thanks Patti,
I tried calling yesterday and got no answer from Pam or Dave and was praying
all went well. Drink something warm for your throat and take care.
Ella in Ohio
In a message dated 3/21/2009 3:27:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
pieterheat...@shaw.ca writes:
[TMIC] Yes- News on
I am in the midwest (Ohio) and here we have The Cleveland Clinic.
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Hello Dear Ones,
Why is there no mail in my mailbox? Have you all gone to that "Face" place?
Are you at Yahoo?
Can't I count on anyone any more? All I did was go into the hospital for a
few days and when I get back, everyone seems to be gone. The List is like a
ghost town...
I wo
Wow you have had excitement. I'm glad you broke nothing when you fell but I
know that was a time you really wished for that warm bath. I know we take
lots of meds with TM but what I would do if I was borderline about taking a
new
med, I'd ask the doctor if he had any samples of it to see if
At times when I am feeling 'defeated' my family always tell me to keep
trying because I have TM, TM doesn't have me.
Ella
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I did and she thanks you ..Ella
In a message dated 3/13/2009 8:45:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jillybean60...@yahoo.com writes:
When you talk to her please tell her I said Hi and that I will be praying
for her!
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She is doing pretty good and says hello to all. I'd say she is doing 'fine'
(told me to hold on while you hear all this kissy kissy noise), she was
telling her husband goodbye. LOL
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I don't have a pump but are you asking about a Baclofen pump?
In a message dated 3/12/2009 12:49:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gor...@earthlink.net writes:
I want to get some feedback on the implantable pump (intrathecal) that
provides meds directly into the spine.
Any problems with in
It sure is quiet here but I talked to Pam and she said Jude is back in the
hospital with another UTI that could not be treated at home. She will be in
for 4 - 5 days and if you'd like, here is here information.
MeClearon (?) Hospital
1-810-342-3181 (direct to her room)
Room 916/ bed 1
Pa
I'm here also
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I could not reach her by phone but can report that I spoke with her by
computer. She is home and after she gets rested, she will write and you know
she
appreciates our prayers.
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I don't have any new news but talked to Jude and Dave a short time ago. Dave
was on his way back to the facility and Jude said she should transfer later
today to the hospital within a hospital this afternoon. They do give you good
care and I was in one the second month after I got TM when I was
just got off the phone with Pam (who talked to Jude) and they ask that you
not call the hospital admin. and if you want to call Jude to please call Pam
first at (985) 661 8415.
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I had it done 2 months ago and after the deep burning pain went away, the
spasms were gone for about a week but started back a little stronger but I only
get about 2 a day now. I doubt if I'll do it again.
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Sorry guys but I am glad she wrote. Yesterday I (thought) I had updated you
but now that I look, I had mistakenly sent it to the request site.
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I have tried calling Dave (the last time at 5:00 Ohio time) but still no
answer and no answering maching but when I do get him I will let yoou know.
Take
care everyone.Ella
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